The 20 Best Ulcerative Colitis Doctors in The United States

Find the Top Ulcerative Colitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17968 doctor with experience in Ulcerative Colitis near The United States. Of these, 13520 are Experienced, 3779 are Advanced, 535 are Distinguished and 66 are Elite.

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    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Perelman Center For Advanced Medicine South Pavilion

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Lichtenstein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lichtenstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lichtenstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Miguel Regueiro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Regueiro is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Regueiro is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1997.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Hanauer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 49 years. Dr. Hanauer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hanauer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified).

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    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Parambir Dulai is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dulai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dulai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified).

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Healthcare - Chestnut Hill

    200 Boylston Street, Floor 4 Gastroenterology, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Cheifetz is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Cheifetz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cheifetz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cedars-Sinai Colorectal Surgery Center-Los Angeles

    8737 Beverly Blvd Ste 101, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Fleshner is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Fleshner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Internal Medicine

    BIDMC Endoscopy - West Campus

    185 Pilgrim Road, Farr 1, WPC, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Feuerstein is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Feuerstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Feuerstein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties At East 85th Street

    178 East 85th Street, 4th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arun Swaminath, MD, is an accomplished gastroenterologist and the director of the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Program at Lenox Hill Hospital within Northwell Health. With a primary focus on treating patients with Crohn's disease and colitis, He holds a Professor of Medicine appointment in the School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine.He oversees a multi-disciplinary IBD Center that provides patients with access to world-class surgeons, dieticians, and IBD pharmacists. This center attracts trainees from across the tristate area who come to learn from the exceptional team. His dedication to advancing the field of gastroenterology is evident in his numerous original clinical, translational, and review articles that he has authored.In recognition of his expertise, Dr. Swaminath is frequently sought after as a speaker in the area of inflammatory bowel diseases and has made appearances on television news and has been featured in numerous print and online media outlets. He has also made significant contributions at a national level, served as a chair of the NYC Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Chapter Medical Advisory Committee and as the co-director of the American College of Gastroenterology's IBD School. Dr. Swaminath's passion for IBD education is further exemplified by his creation of the Burton I Korelitz Advanced IBD Fellowship at Northwell Health, a pathway for expert IBD training for gastroenterologists,With his expertise, leadership, and commitment to improving patient care and education, Dr. Arun Swaminath continues to make significant contributions to the field of gastroenterology within Northwell Health. Dr. Swaminath is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Swaminath is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Taha Qazi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. Dr. Qazi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Qazi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Texas Digestive Disease Consultants

    505 S Nolan Dr, Ste A, 
    Southlake, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Ritter is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Southlake, Texas. Dr. Ritter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ritter is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, - American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, and Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    HMH Center For Advanced Gastroenterology

    360 Essex Street, Suite 303, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alyssa Parian is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Parian is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Parian is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    5 E 98th St # 2, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergey Khaitov is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Khaitov is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Colorectal Surgery

    Cleveland Clinic -Oncology

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Steele is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Steele is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sandborn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    MSSM-Optical Shop

    17 E 102nd St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Sands is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Sands is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis

    Office

    165 Cambridge St Fl 9, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwin Ananthakrishnan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

    161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 8, 
    New York, NY 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bo Shen, MD, is one of the world’s pre-eminent leaders in interventional inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and pouch-related disorders due to his specialized expertise and experience treating a wide range of these conditions. Dr. Shen is the director of the IBD Center at Columbia and co-director of Columbia’s Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery and IBD Interventional Endoscopy. He is also the Vice Chair for Innovation in Medicine and Surgery and a Professor of Medicine (in Surgery) and Edelman-Jarislowsky Professor in Surgical Sciences.In addition to pouchitis and pouch diseases, Dr. Shen specializes in critical diagnostic evaluation, and medical and endoscopic management of IBD, GI endoscopy and imaging technology. Dr. Shen is known as a pioneer in interventional endoscopic therapy for IBD and ileal pouch disorders - this includes postponing or eliminating the need for surgery in some cases.Dr. Shen comes to Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian from the Cleveland Clinic, where he served as medical director for the Center of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and the Ed and Joey Story Endowed Chair, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute. While there, Dr. Shen established a subspecialty Pouchitis Clinic and Interventional IBD Unite - the first and largest of its kind in the United States. He also created an IBD Board, modeled after oncology tumor boards, to help manage the most challenging cases with multiple specialists.A prolific researcher in the field with more than 600 peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Shen is funded by a number of government and philanthropic organizations, including the NIH, the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, the Broad Foundation, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Dr. Shen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shen is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Cohen is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    Fl - Gi

    4500 San Pablo Rd S, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Farraye is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Farraye is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Ulcerative Colitis
    Gastroenterology

    NYU Langone Medical Center

    240 E 38th St Fl 23, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Hudesman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hudesman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Ulcerative Colitis?

    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by the development of ulcers in the lining of the digestive tract, which most often affect the colon and rectum. While ulcerative colitis can occur at any age, it most frequently appears between the ages of 15 and 30, or after the age of 60. There are several types of ulcerative colitis that are categorized by the area of the digestive tract affected by the disease, such as ulcerative proctitis (inflammation of area closest to the rectum), proctosigmoiditis (inflammation of the sigmoid colon and rectum), left-sided colitis (inflammation of descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum), pancolitis (inflammation of the entire colon), and a rare form of ulcerative colitis known as acute severe ulcerative colitis (severe inflammation of entire colon). Ulcerative colitis can also affect other areas of the body, causing inflammation of the skin, eyes, liver, joints, and back.

    When should I see an Ulcerative Colitis doctor in The United States?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Ulcerative Colitis doctor in The United States?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Ulcerative Colitis doctors in The United States?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Ulcerative Colitis doctors in The United States?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Ulcerative Colitis doctor in The United States?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Ulcerative Colitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ulcerative Colitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Ulcerative Colitis doctor in The United States?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Ulcerative Colitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Ulcerative Colitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Ulcerative Colitis doctors in The United States?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ulcerative Colitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Ulcerative Colitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ulcerative Colitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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